May 08 / 20.45 Newcastle (AW)

20.45

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Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.70
  • Place: £8.60

Form: 786-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise in novice events last season; 50-1 for his handicap debut at Redcar three weeks ago (Class 5; 7f, soft) when he failed to land a blow; may be sharper today and this is a drop in class but still not easily recommended; visor tried for the first time.
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6th

12

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Doctor Khan Junior

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

midfield, kept on from over 1f out

11/2

15

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Doctor Khan Junior

9st 3lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

4th

16

(12)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 York

Doctor Khan Junior

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Fast improver since visored this spring, winning a Class 6 at Newcastle (6f) and following up when defeating 18 rivals, several of whom reoppose, over C&D three weeks ago; 3lb higher but has the services of Harry Davies; unlikely he's reached his ceiling just yet.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 01048- C

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his Catterick win (6f, heavy; well backed) last September; ended 2022 quietly but returns with his yard ticking along nicely; goes well on Tapeta; betting instructive.
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13th

2

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

4

(12)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Lezardrieux

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Has dropped to a mark 2lb lower than when winning over C&D in May but his form has gone the wrong way since and he needs to get back on track.

16/1

12th

16

(5)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Thirsk

Lezardrieux

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grant Tuer

Made most to win a 6f handicap at Catterick in May (good to firm); not so convincing since and dropping to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

25/1

3rd
5 (2)
Thaki

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 372763 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner (two over C&D) who has run two sound races for his new yard, more recently on turf on Thursday; repeat will see him on the premises.
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8th

1

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

held up in rear, headway towards far side 2f out, drifted left and weakened over 1f out

9/1

11th

17

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Thaki

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Two 6f wins for current stable this summer and he won quite nicely at Ayr last week; 4lb rise in a stronger race could find him out.

14/1

1st

2

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:37 Ayr

Thaki

10st 1lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders on far side of group, headway and prominent halfway, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, always doing enough

14/1

4th
7 (13)
Jems Bond

6/1

Form: 183137 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins here this year (6f twice and 7f) and placed off this mark on his penultimate start; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest turf run; more appealing than many.
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7th

11

(11)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Jems Bond

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

All six wins were on AW, last five at Newcastle; recent form there would give him a huge shout but his turf record leaves plenty to be desired.

9/1

4th

7

(13)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

midfield towards near side

6/1

7th

15

(6)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Jems Bond

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan Brown

He comes here on the back of a productive AW campaign, winning three handicaps at Newcastle already in 2023 (6f twice and 7f); should be well handicapped off a 12lb lower turf mark but his record on grass is patchy.

10/1

5/1

Form: 200-40 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins to his name and ran well here on his return to action last month; less good on turf nine days ago but drops in class today and he's the type to bounce back quickly.
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6th

3

(6)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Redzone

9st 12lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Bryan Smart

ducked right start, in rear, outpaced and pushed along after 1f

5/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Redzone

9st 9lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Bryan Smart

bumped rival start, jockey lost iron soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

5/1

14th

8

(10)

29th Apr 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Redzone

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Bryan Smart

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's now 4lb lower than when runner-up at Doncaster (6f, good) last July and returned to form with an encouraging fourth on this month's reappearance (6f, AW); has a chance.

10/1

9/1

Form: 853284 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four 6f Tapeta wins this winter, two of them at this track; went close off this mark here last month and he should make another bold bid.
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0

3

(14)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

8yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on his last few starts but he hasn't been totally devoid of spark this summer and this seven-time course winner is on a handy mark; a strong pace would suit; not written off.

12/1

11th

1

(8)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

in rear

6/1

5th

10

(3)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

in rear, outpaced halfway, headway inside final furlong, not reach leaders

20/1

Form: 106-86 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss for former yard but did win four races, one over 6f on Tapeta; back to last winning mark and quite possible Mick Appleby can coax a bit more from him.
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7th

6

(12)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Hilary’s Boy

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out

12/1

7th

14

(11)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hilary’s Boy

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, dwelt start and bumped start, towards rear

7/1

7

(15)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Hilary’s Boy

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

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8th
2 (1)
Bayraat

12/1

Form: 4240-4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and he has shown promise on Tapeta; needs more than on his seasonal reappearance but that's quite possible.
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3rd

13

(6)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Haydock

Bayraat

8st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tom Tate

Tackles 5f for the first time but he won over 6f at Nottingham (good to firm) in June and didn't look short of pace when going close at Redcar (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; could be bang there once more.

15/2

2nd

10

(6)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Bayraat

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tom Tate

raced in second

8/1

3rd

2

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Bayraat

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tom Tate

prominent, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

9/2

Form: 43346- D

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won on her 2022 reappearance and nicely treated on her peak form so there are reasons to be hopeful; cheekpieces left off; AW debut.
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1st

2

(9)

19th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Redcar

Emeralds Pride

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Bids for a hat-trick, having scored at Ayr (good to soft) and Beverley (good) in reapplied cheekpieces last month; in-form filly who holds solid claims in the retained headgear.

6/1

1st

1

(9)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Beverley

Emeralds Pride

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Quirky sort who had cheekpieces back on for the first time this term when resuming winning ways in 5f Ayr handicap 20 days ago; up 2lb but she's very much one to consider with the headgear retained.

5/1

16/1

Form: 706-00 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been near his best in the last nine months but that is reflected in his mark; latest turf run forgivable but others have less to prove; new accessories today.
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10th

13

(7)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 3lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

16/1

13th

9

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Thirsk

Gowanlad

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

raced near side

14/1

10th

6

(9)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Philip Kirby

All three wins on Tapeta, the latest over 5f here a year ago; now 6lb lower, but he has finished out of the frame in all eight starts since that success so doubts over whether he can take advantage.

14/1

33/1

Form: 05038/

Last run: 594 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ability for Michael Dods as a 2yo, notably a front-running third of 14 in a 7f nursery here (blinkered first time); absent since a lesser effort two weeks later; best watched without blinkers and after such a long layoff.
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9th

14

(13)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:05 Catterick

Secret Daay

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Back to form when third to easy winner Hot Scoop in C&D classified a fortnight ago, having previously struggled this year following a long absence; remains to be seen if he'll back up that last run in this tougher race.

20/1

3rd

5

(8)

30th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Secret Daay

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Thompson

Has offered little in four runs this term, tried in blinkers when ninth in 7.5f Beverley handicap a fortnight ago; others appeal more.

33/1

9th

12

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Secret Daay

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David Thompson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

66/1

12/1

Form: 61999- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton last summer, looking progressive in the process; less good on final three runs but he's the type his trainer will get more out of at some point; whether it will be after a six-month break remains to be seen.
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1st

3

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Eldeyaar

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Antony Brittain

started quickly, made all, switched to near side and shaken up over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, unchallenged

7/2

1st

9

(1)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ripon

Eldeyaar

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has run exclusively on Tapeta for the past year, turning in his best effort of the season off this mark last time (made his comeback in the spring off 12lb higher); can miss the break and needs to build on that.

12/1

2nd

8

(7)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

midfield

16/1

Form: 418515 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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9th

1

(9)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:40 Doncaster

Athollblair Boy

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who has won twice over 6f at Newcastle this year; not disgraced in a Class 5 there last time; only 3-54 on turf but two of the wins came here; not discounted.

8/1

1

(4)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

5th

8

(1)

3rd Apr 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 6lb

J: Sophie Clements

T: Nigel Tinkler

Seven C&D wins down the years, to go with several near-misses, and has enjoyed a productive winter; back up 3lb for recent win and has never won back-to-back but he can't be left out of calculations.

6/1

Form: -23025

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Doesn't help herself by refusing to settle but she's talented for one that races at this level; second to Athollblair Boy here in March; cheekpieces didn't help last time and they are quickly dispensed with; not one for maximum faith but no surprise to see her run well.
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2nd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mumcat

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Unplaced favourite on latest outing, though was perhaps feeling the effects of a busy period (third run in the space of a week); rested ten days since; record at this course (24225) suggests she'll pick up prize-money.

13/2

5th

9

(12)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Thirsk

Mumcat

10st 5lb

J: Miss Rosie Howarth

T: Jacqueline Coward

Arrives on a very long losing run but she posted a creditable sixth of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap only four days ago given she was very slowly away after blindfold was removed late; she's no forlorn hope.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Mumcat

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

blindfold off late and slowly away, in rear, hampered after 1f

12/1

Non-runners

Athollblair Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £308.70
Straight Forecast £259.96
Tricast £1257.82
Trifecta £2286.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Athollblair Boy

Daily Mirror:

Mumcat

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

The Guardian:

Hilary's Boy

Daily Record:

Thaki

The Times:

Lezardrieux

The Sun:

Jems Bond

The Star:

Bayraat

RP RATINGS:

Redzone

POSTDATA:

Tathmeen

Telegraph:

Athollblair Boy

Daily Mail:

Athollblair Boy